Sherilyn Emberton
Joined the Huntington University faculty in 2013.
In May of 2025, Dr. Sherilyn R. Emberton completed her 12th year as the 13th president of Huntington University in Huntington, IN. During her presidency at HU, the institution grew 34%, expanded to three locations, increased the endowment by $16M, and raised over $50M for capital project, scholarships and program expansions.
Prior to accepting the presidency at Huntington in 2013, Dr. Emberton served as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, and in that same role at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Dr. Emberton spent nine years in progressive leadership roles at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, ultimately serving as the associate vice president for academic affairs. She began her career in postsecondary education as the director of applied learning for the Texas State Technical College system. Before joining TSTC, Sherilyn spent ten years in private business ownership focusing on real estate, investment property management and retail food operations.
During her tenure as president of HU, Emberton chaired the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, was elected to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, where she served on the executive committee, chaired the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Crossroads League conference and served as a board member for Elevate Northeast Indiana.
She served on the executive committees for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), AgriNovus Indiana and the Independent Colleges of Indiana. Dr. Emberton chaired the board of Lenawee Christian Ministries in Adrian, Michigan, and served on the board of the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana. Emberton also sat as an advisory member for the Doden Legacy Trust and the Fortitude Fund.
She completed a Doctor of Education degree in 1999 from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She earned both a Bachelor of Science in education degree and a Master of Education degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, after completing an associate degree from Panola College.